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Hot Stove Digest: Where will Kenley Jansen wind up?

Welcome to The Stew’s Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you’ll find a quick recap of all the day’s action and other fun stuff from around the internet that we think is worth your time.

THE BIG ONE: If you missed the biggest news of Wednesday night: Aroldis Chapman chose to return to the New York Yankees, agreeing to a record-setting five-year deal worth $86 million. Chapman was the No. 3 overall free agent on the market. [Yahoo Sports]

THE NEXT ONE: Chapman making his choice leaves Kenley Jansen as the latest elite closer on the market. Jansen, the ex-Dodger, is said to be choosing between going back to L.A. or heading to the Miami Marlins. Per Passan, the Marlins are being quite aggressive in their pursuit of Jansen, offering five years and more than $80 million too. [@JeffPassan]

OR: Could the Nationals make a surprise run at Jansen, as Jeff Passan seems to think is possible?

STAYING PUT? The Pirates thought they were on the verge of trading Andrew McCutchen to the Nationals, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman. Now they seem likely to keep McCutchen and move him to a corner outfield position. [@JonHeyman]

OTHER OPTIONS: Teams missing out on Chapman and Jansen could end up turning their attention to Rays closer Alex Colome. The Nationals have reportedly inquired already, but the Rays aren’t expected to move until after the elite closers are gone. [@Joelsherman1]

The next big question of the offseason: Where does Kenley Jansen go? (AP)
The next big question of the offseason: Where does Kenley Jansen go? (AP)

ICYMI: The Rockies signed Ian Desmond to five-year, $70M contract on Wednesday. The early assumption is he’ll play first base. [Yahoo Sports]

THEN AGAIN: The Rockies may have bigger plans, which could still include signing a first baseman like Mark Trumbo and then trading an outfielder for a top-end starting pitcher. [@Ken_Rosenthal]

ICYMI: The White Sox continued their rebuilding effort by trading Adam Eaton to the Nats for Lucas Giolito and two other prospects. [Yahoo Sports]

NO CHILL: If you think White Sox general manager Rick Hahn is anywhere near done after trading Chris Sale and Adam Eaton at the Winter Meetings, think again.

UNDERWHELMED: The Royals haven’t felt overwhelmed by offers for outfielder Jarrod Dyson. He could become a hold with Lorenzo Cain’s future still uncertain. [@JonHeyman]

LET HIM BE: David Ortiz caused a minor stir Tuesday when he teased a return following the Red Sox trade for Chris Sale. Dave Dombrowski knows better than to ask though, stating that Ortiz would call them if he were serious. [Providence Journal]

2018: Are some teams positioning themselves to make a splash when the loaded 2018 free-agent class hits the market? Bob Nightengale thinks so. [USA Today]

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